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To formulate a simplified, linearized governing differential equation for turbulent lubrication flows by adapting the empirical law of the wall.

September 1, 1965Journal of Basic Engineering

A Linearized Turbulent Lubrication Theory

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CNChung-Wah NgAM Technology (United Kingdom)CPC. H. T. PanShandong Jianzhu University

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Theoretical modeling study demonstrates accurate flow predictions in turbulent lubrication systems, indicating strong agreement with available experimental data.

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To formulate a simplified, linearized governing differential equation for turbulent lubrication flows by adapting the empirical law of the wall.
Adapted the turbulent shear flow law of the wall to represent turbulent lubrication mechanics.
Assumed isotropy of turbulent momentum transport via eddy viscosity for nonplanar mean flows.
Derived a linearized approximation of the governing differential equations.
Successfully established a linearized differential equation for turbulent lubrication modeling.
Yielded analytical sample results that demonstrate qualitative and quantitative agreement with existing experimental flow data.

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Ng et al. (1965) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a91b144736737d6ae43dd64 https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3650640

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Theoretical modeling study demonstrates accurate flow predictions in turbulent lubrication systems, indicating strong agreement with available experimental data.

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